Army Post RD over Ornery Creek
FairPolk County, Iowa · Army Post over Ornery Crk · Structure no. 000000000505435
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 146 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 349
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Army Post RD over Ornery Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Army Post RD over Ornery Creek in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 349 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 349 by 2043. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Army Post RD over Ornery Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Army Post RD over Ornery Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Army Post RD over Ornery Creek carry?
About 349 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Army Post RD over Ornery Creek?
The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Army Post RD over Ornery Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.